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Is it safe to buy a car that was once stolen and given a salvage title but has now been inspected by the Department of Motor Vehicles and given a clean title?
STRONGLY recommend taking it to a independent repair shop BEFORE you buy it and have them evaluate it first. Pukenstein@aol.com
Stolen/recovered cars with salvage titles can be great deals (don't pay more than 60% of the value of a comparable car with a clean title, however). Get a pre-purchase inspection by a reliable shop and run a Carfax. If it passes muster buy it!
What else can I help you with?
If your car was stolen and then recovered does that create a branding label on your title?
only if the car was damaged to where it was declared totalled. Then you need to get a Salvage title and have the car inspected.
How do you get a replacement license after wallet stolen?
go to the department of motor vehicles
What if there is no title to a vehicle?
Then you must have it inspected by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles and let them give you a title. IF the car is stolen then you are going to be in a lot of trouble.
How to get your stolen vehicle from a salvage yard?
If you have found your stolen vehicle at a salvage yard, you need to call the police immediately. Automobile theft and receiving stolen goods are both criminal offenses.
If you are the owner of a small salvage yard can you purchase non-running vehicles with a bill of sale and not a title?
depends on your state laws. Most states require you to have a TITLE for every vehicle on your yard. that eliminates any questions about stolen vehicles.
What do you do if someone took your license plate?
All the police and report it stolen, contact the Department of motor vehicles and your insurance company.
Is it hard or even possible to register a salvage title from California to Wisconsin?
A certified salvage title inspector must inspect repaired vehicles titled as salvage. Inspections ensure the vehicle and its individual parts are not stolen, have proper equipment and are in safe operating condition. (See Wisconsin Administrative Code Trans 149).
Can you title a salvaged vehicle in Illinois?
Yes you can but the title will say salvage. A salvage title in Illinois means it has been stolen or wrecked and has not yet been inspected or otherwise cleared by the state. You cannot drive or as a private party, own a salvage vehicle. If you do own one, you must contact a Illinois Secretary of State Police Vehicle Inspection Station to start the process to obtain a rebuilt title.
How do you make sure a dirt bike isn't stolen before you buy it?
Check the VIN (vehicle ID number) with your local Department of Motor Vehicles.
What reasons cause a car to have a salvage title?
A salvage title can be caused by a car having been damaged in a previous wreck also if a car has been previously stolen and the owner was already given a replacement before the car was found then the stolen car may receive a salvage title
Can a car dealer sell cars with salvage titles?
It depends on a state's laws, but generally, yes. However, many states require a vehicle with a salvage title to be inspected -- often by police -- before it can be registered, to make sure it has a valid VIN (vehicle identification number) and has not been re-assembled with stolen parts. A separate safety inspection also may be required to ensure that the vehicle is safe to drive. An emissions test also may be needed. Any reputable dealer should disclose up-front if a vehicle has a salvage title. The reason is that such vehicles are usually worth less than if they had a conventional title.
What is the purpose of a vin check?
The VIN number has numerous purposes. Department of Motor Vehicles can keep track of ownership and law enforcement agencies can identify stolen vehicles or parts. It also helps automobile manufacturers keep track of vehicles for recall, upgrades, or other important information.
